Volunteer Teaching In Jamaica

A fabulous experience and without a doubt, Jamaica is one of my favourite places I have ever been!
The school was amazing, the children were interested in learning, very sweet and it was great...
Sinea

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Program Summary

If you enjoy teaching and love the thrill of making a difference in the lives of young people, come to Jamaica and volunteer as an assistant to a teacher.

When you volunteer abroad as a teacher with the Jamaica Volunteer Programs, you can impact the lives of teens and young children while learning a new culture.

One of the greatest impacts you can make in your volunteer teaching placements abroad in Jamaica, is to provide individual attention and assistance to children from challenging circumstances as well as those with special needs.

When volunteering as a teacher in Jamaica you will be faced with challenging situations that will help to provide invaluable learning opportunities.

Many public schools are understaffed, overcrowded and lack resources - teachers do not have time for individual interaction with students. Because of this, the schools rely on volunteer help to work alongside the local staff.

You can learn from real-world situations where you’ll witness first-hand, the disparities ...

Program Summary

If you enjoy teaching and love the thrill of making a difference in the lives of young people, come to Jamaica and volunteer as an assistant to a teacher.

When you volunteer abroad as a teacher with the Jamaica Volunteer Programs, you can impact the lives of teens and young children while learning a new culture.

One of the greatest impacts you can make in your volunteer teaching placements abroad in Jamaica, is to provide individual attention and assistance to children from challenging circumstances as well as those with special needs.

When volunteering as a teacher in Jamaica you will be faced with challenging situations that will help to provide invaluable learning opportunities.

Many public schools are understaffed, overcrowded and lack resources - teachers do not have time for individual interaction with students. Because of this, the schools rely on volunteer help to work alongside the local staff.

You can learn from real-world situations where you’ll witness first-hand, the disparities between children coming from different communities.

Basic School Ages 3-6 (Kindergarten)
Primary School- Ages 6-12
Special needs schools: Dyslexia, autism or those with learning disability
School for at risk youths
Deaf & Blind schools
School for sport coaching

You’ll also have the option to teach specific subjects on your own. In addition to teaching an academic subject, you can also impart other life skills such as team building and conflict resolution.

Program Highlights

You will be able to work alongside the local staff, but have the option to teach specific subjects.

You will have the opportunity to provide individual attention and assistance to children from challenging circumstances and to those who have special needs.

You can choose from a number of schools to volunteer: Basic School Ages 3-6 ( Kindergarten), Primary School- Ages 6-12, Special needs schools (Dyslexia, Autism etc.), School for at risk youths, Deaf schools, Blind schools, School for sport coaching).

•Our programs are open to all and are available all year round

You have the choice of working as an individual or in a group

We offer you the chance to combine volunteering in an orphanage in the afternoons with teaching in the mornings.

10/ 10

Submitted by
Morgan Mendrzycki -
Warwick United StatesUniversity of Arizona| March 19, 2016

Volunteering Abroad was a live-changing experience. I was able to immerse myself in a new culture and learn many new thing from the people around me. From volunteering in the schools I was able to see a different kind of learning environment that I am used to. This environment was very energetic and inspirational. The children were so excited to see me as I was so excited to be with them. The teachers in the classrooms taught me a lot from their different teaching styles. From this experience I am able to bring my knowledge and teaching styles that I learned from the schools to my own life when I eventually become a teacher.

Overall Rating

10/ 10

Social Life

7

Health and Safety

10

Community Impact

9

Living Situation

10

Program Administration

10

Volunteer Experience

10

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Submitted by
Sinea -
| February 09, 2016

A fabulous experience and without a doubt, Jamaica is one of my favourite places I have ever been!
The school was amazing, the children were interested in learning, very sweet and it was great fun to be at the school everyday. Working with the teachers was very interesting, I learned a lot.
I was welcomed by everyone I met. :D I was very extremely well taken care of, the food was amazing and I felt very safe. :D
Overall it was a fabulous four weeks :)

Program Duration

1-2 Weeks, 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks, 3-6 Months, 7-12 Months

Dates

all year availability

Travel Types

Homestay

Qualifications

No prior experience is necessary but you should have a good attitude, be flexible, creative and quick to adapt to changing situations. You should love working with children and be patient.

Type of Programs

Community Service & Volunteering

Languages

English

Cost in US$:

Prices vary depending on length of stay. See website for prices.

Program Fees Include:

Cost varies according to your length of stay. See website to select price.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Community Centers

Community Development

Computer Training

Education

English Teaching

Teaching

Tutor

Women

Writing

Youth Development

Youth Ministry

Typical Volunteer

Student, college graduates, youth, couples, families seeking support to teach in Jamaica and make a difference

Age Range

14 and over

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, South African and Worldwide Participants.
This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.